YiJ is Amazing

My time doing YiJ was arguably the most fulfilling experience I have ever had. This program definitely helped me develop a number of skills useful for navigating life in Japan and encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone. My host family was incredibly understanding and supportive of my Japanese learning and constantly went out of their way to help me succeed. I made a ton of new friends, many of which I still correspond with today. You can expect a lot of freedom and free time in this program, so don’t be afraid to go out and see something new. I spent most of my free time singing karaoke and going to Hanshin Tigers’ games. I would find it hard to say I wasted any time while in Japan. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made!